# Visual Hear vs Ecto

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Visual Hear at 17.0 against Ecto's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Hear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ecto sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Hear | Ecto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Koval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896278504) | [Doron Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/443890000) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Hear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-hear-helper-for-deaf/id899882405)

Instantly see spoken words appear on your screen and translate them into over 40 languages. This tool is designed for clear communication, allowing real-time transcription and translation for individuals and in one-on-one conversations. It also offers text-to-speech functionality and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice recognition, Translate to 40 languages, Text-to-speech output, Edit translated text, Share text easily, Accessibility features, Monochrome theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Live Captions — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Transcription — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Whisper AI Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Ecto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecto/id6758278992)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ecto Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Hear free?

Visual Hear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ecto free?

Ecto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Visual Hear or Ecto have ads?

Neither Visual Hear nor Ecto shows ads.

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